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Puzzle #892EasyFriday, October 9, 2026

LinkedIn Pinpoint #892 answer and clues

The verified answer is Types of whales. The clues were Blue, Right, Bowhead, Humpback, Orca (aka “Killer”), and the explanation below shows how each clue points to the same category.

Verified answer

Types of whales

Pinpoint #892 for Friday, October 9, 2026

Verified archive answer

Pinpoint #892 clues

Blue
Right
Bowhead
Humpback
Orca (aka “Killer”)

All 5 clues belong to one common category. Guess the category using as few clues as possible.

Answer

Category answer

Types of whales

The clues name whales, including the orca, a toothed whale in the dolphin family.

Puzzle #892 summary

This archive entry keeps the full clue set for Friday, October 9, 2026 together with the verified answer. Use the practice control if you want to replay the solve from the first clue, or read the explanation sections if you are reviewing the puzzle after finishing it.

DateFriday, October 9, 2026
DifficultyEasy
PatternNamed Set
Clues5 total

Why "Types of whales" is the right answer

The clues name whales, including the orca, a toothed whale in the dolphin family. The answer works because every clue can be explained by the same category instead of by separate meanings. If one clue seems less obvious, read its note below before deciding whether the category should be broader or more precise.

BlueThe blue whale is a baleen whale and the largest living animal.
RightRight whales are a group of baleen whales.
BowheadThe bowhead whale lives in Arctic and subarctic waters.
HumpbackHumpback whales are baleen whales known for their long pectoral fins.
Orca (aka “Killer”)An orca is commonly called a killer whale and belongs to the oceanic dolphin family.

What connects Blue, Right, Bowhead, Humpback, and Orca (aka “Killer”) in LinkedIn Pinpoint #892?

The connection is Types of whales. The clue set for Friday, October 9, 2026 was Blue, Right, Bowhead, Humpback, and Orca (aka “Killer”), and all five clues point back to that same category.

Puzzle numberLinkedIn Pinpoint #892
Clue searchBlue Right Pinpoint answer
Answer typeTypes of whales

Solving path for Pinpoint #892

This puzzle is best read as a Named Set. Look for whether each clue is a concrete member of one set, such as a named object, place, term, or type.

First clueStart from Blue
Middle checkRight + Bowhead
Final confirmationOrca (aka “Killer”)

How to solve this style of Pinpoint puzzle

Start by testing whether the first clue is literal, part of a phrase, or a member of a larger subject area. Pinpoint answers often become clearer when the second and third clues confirm the same relationship.

Before revealing the final answer, check whether all five clues fit the same wording. A strong Pinpoint category should explain every clue without needing a separate exception.

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